This lifeform is found in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico.
Black Corals (Antipatharia Order) have spiny black skeletons. They are found in warm oceans, typically at great depths.
Corals and Anemones (Class Anthozoa) are marine species having about 6,000 members. They are frequently called flower animals. Scientists often call certain groups in this class by different names. The following list serves as an introduction:
Order Alcyonaria Corals
Order Zoantharia Hexacorals
Order Actinaria Sea Anemones
Order Madreporaria Stony Corals
Order Antipatharia Black Corals
Order Ceriantharia Burying Sea Anemones
Corals and Hydra Phylum (Phylum Coelenterata = Cynidaria) are a group of primitive aquatic animals. This phylum contains about 10,000 species. Following are the three main classes:
Class Hydrozoa: Polyps and Medusae
Class Scyphozoa: Jellyfish
Class Anthozoa: Sea Anemones/Corals
Animal Kingdom contains numerous organisms that feed on other animals or plants. Included in the animal kingdom are the lower marine invertebrates such as sponges and corals, the jointed legged animals such as insects and spiders, and the backboned animals such as fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.